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Everyone needs a multipurpose tool, right? Something that can do more than one thing, something that is worth its weight in gold? Something that gives as much as it takes? Whether your multi-tool of choice comes in the form of a heavy-duty solution that can perform multiple functions, a pocket knife with extra options, or something in-between, I think this little list of options might be worth your consideration

The Atom Multipurpose tool – This tool is made of high grade stainless steel and offers 16 tools in the compact format of a key. Just hook it to your keychain and have it ready for any situation. Here are the included tools: Bottle opener, Hex bolt wrench set 3/8″, 5/16″ and 1/4″, Ruler set (imperial and metric), Flat head screw driver set (1/8″ and 3/16″), Philips head screw driver set (#1 and #2), Pry Bar, Hex bit driver (1/4″), Protractor (45° increments), Cross-cut course file, Single-cut fine file, Ripping tool

Shur-Line 10-in-1 Multi-Purpose Tool – This thing can do anything. Peel paint, shear stubborn heads off of wall anchors, and open countless cans of paint. The manufacturer says it will work as a reversible screwdriver (flat and philips), hammer head, crown molding scraper, knife point, paint scraper, paint can opener, roller cleaner, nail puller. And when you’re finished with all the projects around the house, the 10-in-1 tool will even open your beer.

Leatherman – When someone mentions a Leatherman tool, the image of a Swiss Army knife on steroieds comes to mind. A pliers based, multi-purpose tool, Tim Leatherman originated the tool category that we’ve come to know today as pretty much the “gold standard” for multi-purpose tools. While there are many models of this tool, (too many actually to detail here) they typically come in configurations that include spring-action pliers (needlenose and regular), spring action wire cutters, knife blades, serrated knife blades, screwdrivers (Phillips and flat, small, medium and large), awl, saw, strap cutter, can opener, bottle opener, and wrench assortments.